Supreme Court of India

The Management of Regional Chief Engineer P.H.E.D. Ranchi v. Their Workmen Rep. by District Secretary

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Reported as [2018] 11 S.C.R. 759
Bench Abhay Manohar Sapre and S. Abdul Nazeer JJ.
Decided 20 September 2018

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Labour Laws: Back wages – When can be claimed – Courts below awarded full back wages directing reinstatement of the workm en – Held: workman has no right to claim back wages if he has been rein stated – It is necessary for the workman to plead and prove that he was not gainfully employed – Employer is also entitled to prove otherwise – However, initial burden is on the workman – Direction of courts below to award full back wages has caused prejudice to the e mployer – In exercise of jurisdiction u/Art. 142 of the Const itution, in the interest of justice, 50% of total back wages is awarded –

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